I need to step in here for a brief announcement. Here is the formal part of this announcment:
If you are un-aware of what is called the Federal COPPA law, it is a law in the United States that protects the rights and privacy of anyone under the age of 13 as well as very many other statements. The server for Classic Castle is hosted in the US, therefore CC is subject to following US law. In this case, specifically the Federal COPPA law. Please see here for information on the Federal COPPA Law:
http://www.coppa.org/
Now to answer the question of why I am bringing this to your attention. Without violating that law in anyway, there is an issue in the members who have signed up for the jambalaya in terms of this law. The law makes if very clear that personal and private information such as names and addresses of anyone under the age of 13 can not be shared online. Having explained that, you can see how we have an issue.
As this is a matter of privacy of a minor, we will not name the person or discuss this further.
And it is vital that you do not discuss it either as it is a matter of privacy of a minor. Please respect that person and the situation. This is a very sensitive issue that we are trying very hard to protect everyone, including all of the members of Classic Castle.
Now, the informal part of this announcement:
We do not want to stop the fun of this activity. Nor do we wish to be perceived as being tough or rigid, but in this specific case we must follow the law. Please know that we are trying our best to protect everyone and still allow for the fun.
With this information, the future running of jambalayas, trades and drafts may be impacted as we discuss the best way to protect everyone.
If you are reading this and you are under the age of 13, please know that you are putting every single member of CC and the website in jeopardy because you did not follow our TOS. When the TOS was written we were fully aware of the Federal COPPA Law. It is the reason we have an age requirement. It was written to protect every single member.
If you have questions, feel free to contact me in private, but please be aware that no member of the staff will name names as once again I tell you this is a matter of the privacy of a minor.
We thank you for your understanding, and your not discussing this.
Now please carry on with your fun.